Martha Kirkland: The Artful Heir

The Artful Heir is one of four books by Martha Kirkland that were illustrated by Allan Kass. She has written many regency romances. This one was published in April 1998, which makes it one of the last illustrations by Allan.

Sarah Sterling traveled to Donmore Hall to restore paintings in the place of her ill father. She finds a place where a mysterious heir has surfaced and where paintings are mysteriously disappearing. Can she discover the mystery and could love be found in an unexpected place?

I like the waterfall on this cover by Allan Kass. His natural scenes are definitely as good as his interior ones. Our couple look as if they've paused by the water as they've taken a walk and are sharing a lovely moment.